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SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2020 | Special Advertising Section 1 R 16 For over 70 years, Secret Harbor has been working with youth and families. The youth who are in our programs often have experi- enced neglect and abuse, and are dealing with severe trauma. With teams of caring adults and high- quality, intensive services, we help troubled youth cope with their trauma and regain some trust in adults, and surround them with support that empow- ers them and will eventually help them rebuild their lives. Our small but dedicated staff boasts members who have been part of the team for over 30 years. Youth come to Secret Harbor at one of the most difficult points in their lives: when their families are in chaos, and they are run- ning out of hope and options for a relatively normal family life. It’s critically important that children and families have a voice in what happens to them. At Secret Har- bor, we begin by asking our kids, their families and our staff what they need to be successful. Secret Harbor’s people, programs and advocacy provide resources and opportunities to improve the lives of children and families. In order to do so, staff strives to: • Develop connections that create positive, lasting impact for chil- dren, families and communities. • Understand the effects of trauma on children and families, and respond with empathy to those experiences through caring interactions. • Provide safe places that are nec- essary to develop trust, gain new skills and grow. • Build healthy, respectful rela- tionships that strengthen and im- prove well-being, offering hope, dignity and a sense of belonging. • Promote creativity by embrac- ing flexibility and innovation, engaging each child and family holistically and seeing challenges as opportunities for solutions. • Recognize that teamwork is es- sential for each child and family to get exactly what they need to be independent and successful. Empowering children and families to rebuild their lives PROVIDED BY SECRET HARBOR Secret Harbor’s focus is on the whole child, and it is our goal to make their lives as normal as possible. With patience, attention, treatment and a lot of creativity, we restore their well-being, build healthy relationships and make a positive, lasting impact for the child, the family and the community. Donate at secretharbor.org . Secret Harbor was founded in 1947 on Cypress Island. In 1998, the agency added foster care to its programs, and in 2005 it sold the property and moved the programs to the mainland to experience more community integration. Taking the fear out of foster care since 1947 www.secretharbor.org

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